NewsMyNewsLAOctober 28, 2026Los Angeles County
West Hollywood Announces Road Closures, Transit Changes, and Security Rules for Halloween Carnaval
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The City of West Hollywood announced widespread street closures, parking suspensions, and safety rules for the upcoming Halloween Carnaval on Saturday. The free street party runs from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Santa Monica Boulevard, accompanied by early-morning road shutdowns, modified shuttle services, and prohibitions on alcohol and large bags.
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Drivers will face multi-street vehicle closures starting as early as 7 a.m. Saturday, while residents gain a temporary suspension of residential permit parking restrictions from 11 a.m. Saturday until noon Sunday.
Key Facts
- The West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval takes place Saturday from 6 to 11 p.m. on Santa Monica Boulevard between North Doheny Drive and North La Cienega Boulevard.
- North San Vicente Boulevard between Santa Monica Boulevard and Melrose Avenue closes from 12:01 a.m. Saturday until 7 a.m. Sunday.
- Santa Monica Boulevard between Croft Avenue/Holloway Drive and North Doheny Drive begins closing in sections at 10 a.m. Saturday, with full closure to vehicles by noon.
- Nearby side streets may close as early as 7 a.m. Saturday for barricade installation.
- North San Vicente Boulevard between Santa Monica Boulevard and Cynthia Street, and Robertson Boulevard between Santa Monica Boulevard and Melrose Avenue, close from 7 a.m. Saturday until 6 a.m. Sunday.
- La Cienega Boulevard between Holloway Drive and Melrose Avenue closes from 10 a.m. Saturday until 6 a.m. Sunday.
- Eastbound and westbound turn lanes from Sunset Boulevard onto southbound La Cienega Boulevard close from 10 a.m. Saturday until 6 a.m. Sunday.
- La Peer Drive and Almont Drive will be closed at Santa Monica Boulevard from 7 a.m. Saturday until 6 a.m. Sunday, with local access available from Melrose Avenue.
- West Hollywood Park and its five-story parking structure will be closed all day Saturday.
- The Library Garage will close at 5 a.m. Saturday and reopen at 7 a.m. Sunday.
- Citywide residential permit parking restrictions are suspended from 11 a.m. Saturday until noon Sunday.
- Regular PickUp and Cityline shuttle services are suspended and replaced by a combined free WeHo Halloween Ride running from 6 p.m. Saturday to 3 a.m. Sunday.
- Alcohol, public drinking, weapons, fireworks, drones, backpacks, camera cases, and tote bags are prohibited along the route, though clear plastic bags are allowed.
- The city and the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station advise attendees to leave children and pets at home.
Who's Mentioned
locationRobertson Boulevard“Street subject to closures.”locationNorth La Cienega Boulevard“Boundary limit for event closures.”locationRainbow District“Area in West Hollywood where the Carnaval takes place.”locationSunset Boulevard“Location of turn lanes closed to southbound La Cienega Boulevard.”locationAlmont Drive“Street closed at Santa Monica Boulevard.”locationCynthia Street“Boundary limit for San Vicente Boulevard closure.”locationSanta Monica Boulevard“Main corridor hosting the event and street closures.”locationMelrose Avenue“Boundary limit for various street closures.”locationHollywood/Highland Metro B Line station“Metro station connected by select shuttle vehicles.”locationNorth Doheny Drive“Boundary limit for event closures.”locationWest Hollywood“Host city organizing the Halloween Carnaval event.”locationLibrary Garage“Parking garage with restricted operational hours.”locationWest Hollywood Park“Park and parking structure closed on Saturday.”locationNorth San Vicente Boulevard“Location of event stage and road closures.”locationNorth La Brea Avenue“Boundary limit for shuttle service.”locationNorth Kings Road“Boundary limit for shuttle service.”OrganizationWest Hollywood Sheriff’s Station“Advises attendees regarding public safety.”locationLa Peer Drive“Street closed at Santa Monica Boulevard.”